Directorate Manager

Reporting to the Divisional Director of Operations the post holder will be an integral member of the Directorate Senior Leadership Team and will be fully accountable for the delivery of their Directorates operational and financial performance. They will take a lead role in both shaping and delivering the Directorate strategy in conjunction the Trust's overall strategies and objectives to deliver SAFE, PERSONAL and EFFECTIVE CARE.

The Directorate Manager will work with the Clinical Director and Matron to drive operational performance and planning within their Directorates. The post holder will work closely with other Divisions, Corporate services and external partners in order to achieve Trust objectives and make a positive contribution to the provision of health services across the local economy., Specifically, the Directorate Manager is accountable for:

• Functioning at a senior level within the Directorate leadership team, proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve complex operational issues, in accordance with agreed Divisional objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints.


• The postholder will have extensive leadership experience in driving the performance of teams and will possess personal qualities and skills to deal competently with complex issues in ensuring that policy is implemented, and performance managed within the Directorate.


• Leading the implementation of a patient-centred clinical strategy and operational plans, ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, linking with external bodies such as commissioners about service developments, contracts and clinical care pathways whilst utilising the expertise and skills of the wider Divisional team. This includes accountability for the delivery of those clinical and clinical technical services within their area.


• As a lead member of the Directorate team, the Directorate Manager defines the strategic direction and policy setting for the Division, forming an essential communication link between the Division, Care Group and relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision-making process., 1. Support the Senior Management Team of the Family care Division in the development of a compelling clinical strategy and service improvement initiatives within their service area.

2. Lead the multi-disciplinary team within the service area to deliver on the entirety of the Trust's performance agenda including finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety, access and clinical governance.
3. Work with the Matron and Clinical Director to ensure standards of patient care are met and the quality of the patient experience within the service area is high.
4. Ensure effective leadership and line management arrangements are in place for all staff within the service area.
5. Adhere to the standards laid down in the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers and at all times act in a manner that reflects and promotes the values of the Trust.
6. Work closely with other colleagues within the service area to achieve improvements in the quality and efficiency of patient services.
7. Represent the Trust in external forums as appropriate to the role.
8. Actively seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the Trust as a service provider and employer of choice, translating the Trust's overall marketing strategy into specific actions for the service
9. Deputise for the Divisional Director of Operations as required.
10. Act as a positive role model to promote a professional and well-motivated workforce., 1. Develops and implements policies for medical services and adheres to national policies.
2. Deliver outpatient, diagnostic and inpatient pathways in line with the NHS constitutional standards.
3. Support the clinical team to deliver the highest standards of care that meets the need of local service users.
4. Achievement of all relevant national and local performance standards through the establishment of performance objectives for the service area.
5. Ensure activity and workforce reporting for the service area is accurate, timely, effective and contributes to the Division's financial profile.
6. Ensure service teams utilise available performance information to facilitate the monitoring of performance and identify opportunities for improvements, agreeing plans to improve service efficiency and quality.
7. Develop comprehensive business plans
8. Develop effective business case for any required developments as required
9. Facilitate regular communications with all members of the team to ensure all staff are aware of service issues and priorities so that they can input ideas and suggestions.
10. Develop effective partnerships within the Division, with other Division's and corporate functions in order to deliver the Strategic and Operational priorities of the Trust.
11. Manage and monitor the financial position of the clinical area within the annual set budget.
12. Ensure effective communication and staff involvement mechanism are in place in the service area.
13. To participate in the Senior Manager on Call Rota within the organisation


• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience.


• Substantial experience of performance targets


• Experience in day to day operational management


• Leading change in a complex environment.


• Extensive budget management experience


• Business planning and development of business cases


• Extensive staff management experience


• Experience in achieving a range of complex performance and financial targets


• Experience of leading and working within multi-disciplinary teams including clinicians.


• Leading on capacity and demand planning.


Desirable criteria


• Involvement in NHS service development and reconfiguration.


• Working in a clinically led organisation
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.


We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.


• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.


• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.


• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.


Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £42.90 and for a Standard Disclosure £22.90 which includes a small handling fee.